Chad Privett

Chad Privett serves as the primary procurement lead for Inc. Federal Prison Industries, a mission-driven component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for administering work programs that provide vocational training to incarcerated individuals through the production of goods for federal agencies. In this role, Privett manages the acquisition of industrial and electronic components essential to federal operations, ensuring compliance with statutory mandates that prioritize rehabilitation through industry. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts under the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) program, focusing on sourcing manufactured goods that align with the agency’s goal of reducing government expenditures while fostering workforce readiness among inmate laborers. Privett maintains established relationships with a select group of trusted contractors, including Veterans Range Solutions, LLC, Krueger International, Inc., Veterans Environmental Group, LLC, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, and Nightingale Corp. These partnerships reflect a preference for organizations with proven experience in industrial manufacturing, environmental services, and specialized assembly—often leveraging unique capabilities such as adaptive manufacturing or veteran-led workforce development. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, quality control, and alignment with UNICOR’s operational standards. While the majority of his acquisitions (83.3%) are conducted without set-asides, Privett consistently reserves 16.7% of opportunities for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. He does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to maintain competitive bidding while ensuring program integrity. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), reflecting a strong technical specialization in sourcing circuit boards, connectors, and precision assemblies. A smaller portion of activity falls under NAICS 111940 (Hay Farming), supporting niche agricultural needs for institutional facilities. Privett’s expertise lies in balancing industrial-scale production with the unique constraints and opportunities of correctional industry operations.